Matuntara men originally avenging a ceremonial indiscretion committed by Irbmangkara campers.

Type Of Motive

Reprisal

Weapons Used

Notes

Narrative

Matuntara men avenged a ceremonial indiscretion committed by Irbmangkara campers. There were reported to be 80-100 deaths. The Irbmangkara people, led by Nameia, then sought revenge in the following years, pursuing their targets beyond the SA border until the leaders of the Irbmangkara massacre were killed.

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